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#38 How to successfully train and race a 200 Mile ultramarathon | And other KEY training tips
01 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Details coming soon
#37 Western States, Marathons, & YOUR Questions | Also, ants...yes, ants.
23 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Western States, Wild Goals, & Marathons are just a few of the topics covered in this episode. Sally also breaks down your questions and shares som...
#36 Do You Want to do a 200 Mile Race? | All the Details You Need to Consider When Choosing A 200
19 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Interested in running a 200 mile race? Listen as Eddie and Sally break down four 200 mile races and what it was like to experience them both from a ru...
#35 When You Lose Your Mojo | Coffee with Eddie & Sally
10 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mojo, Music, and Making Goals- Eddie and Sally sit down with a pot of coffee, a plate of cookies and YOU! Don't miss this colorful, heartfelt, and...
#34 The Long Run Episode | Coffee with Eddie and Sally
03 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Marathon training, McDonald's and Motorcycles are just a few of the topics covered in this 90 minute banter between Eddie and Sally. Whether you're on...
#33 How to Keep Going
27 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Listen as Eddie and Sally answer one of the most common life questions, "How do I keep going when it hurts?" Raw, relatable, and deeply insightful, ev...
#32 Winning MOAB 240 | Greater than the Pain
22 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sally McRae just crossed the finish line as the Moab 240 champion which also crowned her as the Triple Crown of 200s Champion and the Grand Slam of 20...
#31 Training for an Ultra | Valuable Insight & Tips for Beginners & Seasoned Runners
12 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Curious about what it takes to train and race for a trail/ultra race? Join Sally & Eddie on this discussion about her first years as a rookie runn...
#30 Living a REAL life | Coffee with Eddie & Sally
06 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join Eddie and Sally in this casual, real conversation as they tackle listener's questions about alcohol, sleep, nutrition and other most commonly...
#29 Legendary Adventurer & Filmmaker Billy Yang Shares His Powerful Story
30 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Don't miss this powerful episode with world-renown Billy Yang; one of the most talented filmmakers in the endurance world. Please consider suppor...
#28 Life Lessons & Answering Your Questions
22 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A staple in the Choose Strong Podcast is listening to your questions and answering them here! We love to hear from you and often, many of you have the...
#27 How to Stay Mentally Strong (The Mental Game Part 2)
16 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In part 2 of the Mental Game, Sally discusses three critical factors that destroy our mindset both in everyday life and racing. Grab a pen & paper...
#26 Finish the Race- BIGFOOT 200 RACE RECAP
25 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When challenges begin to compound, do you second guess your mission or personal abilities? When is it time to throw in the towel and when should we ke...
#25 TAHOE 200 RACE RECAP| Using the brain to triumph over the mind.
04 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Have you tapped into your powerful mind in difficult situations? Do you believe a strong mind is only for "some" people? Listen as Eddie and Sally bre...
#24 The Mental Game (Part 1)
15 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mental toughness, fortitude, and overcoming. What & How you think has the power to crush you or strengthen you no matter the season/situation in l...
#23 Hellah Runs Western States 100 | Run Streaking, Racing, and Overcoming in Life & Sport
07 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hellah Sidibe aka HELLAHGOOD on social media is well known globally not only for his incredible run streak (since 2017) but for his relentless light a...
#22 Fitting it All In, Road to Trails, and More of YOUR questions
28 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sally answers your questions with candid responses and encouraging insight. Support the podcast and download Sally's Strength and Running app her...
#21 Cocodona 250 - Stronger than the Pain
14 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We did it- Sally's first 200+ mile race is complete and we have a solid 3 hour episode to break it all down. You'll want to save this for your...
#20 200 Mile Training | The Power in Building Your Team | The Return of Eddie
20 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Get ready for an hour of entertainment & a whole lot of inspiration as Eddie and Sally talk about the build up to the first of 4, 200 mile races t...
#19 Mac Jackson | Dad, Career, and Crushing His First 100 Mile Race
17 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today I sit down with Mac Jackson - a new runner in the ultra world who recently crushed his first 100 mile race in under 20 hours. Mac talks about ju...
#18 The Stronger Way to Train-Quieting the Critics
17 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Are you frustrated with your training or tired of people saying you are training wrong? In this special episode, Sally shares her personal story of ov...
#17-Ultra Strength and Community with Pro Tim Tollefson
28 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tim Tollefson is one of the most well known and accomplished American ultra runners in the world. Since signing his first pro contract 9 years ago, Ti...
#16 Courage to Create Something Big- Drew Darby & Tyler McCain
13 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When Drew Darby and Tyler McCain were tasked with filming the CHOOSE STRONG PROJECT they had little knowledge of what they were getting into. In this ...
#15 Heather Jackson and Sean "Wattie" Watkins- The Power in Supporting Others & Heather's Jaw-Dropping Performance at Javelina 100
09 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If you haven't heard of the power team that is Heather Jackson and Wattie yet, be prepared to add them to your "most inspirational" list of people. Fo...
#14 Motivation+Choose Strong 30 Challenge/Life Update
06 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Sally hosts this episode solo and breaks down her thoughts on how to stay motivated. She also talks about the Choose Strong 30 Challenge and gives a q...
#13 The Double Mount Whitney Summit
14 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On September 29th, Sally stood on the street corner of Main Street and Mount Whitney Portal Road in Lone Pine, CA. She had never summited Mount Whitne...
#12 Breakdown in the Swiss Alps (WildStrubel UTMB 108k Race)
22 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
-We often say, we are capable of more than we know, but how will we ever know what that looks like, unless we try. As Sally stood at the Start of Race...
#11 The Power in the Struggle at Leadville 100
27 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Sally knew as she hit the "SUBMIT REGISTRATION" button that Leadville 100 would be especially challenging for her as an athlete. This 100 mile, extrem...
#10 Angeles Crest 100 Race Recap| Choose Strong Project Race #2
18 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
You have a plan; you prepared relentlessly; and when you set out on your journey everything seems to be going just as planned; and then, when you leas...
#9 Finding Strength in Weakness at Badwater 135
19 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The World's Toughest Footrace starts at Badwater Basin in California, 282 feet below sea level and travels 135 miles, over 3 mountain passes; ending a...
#8 The Choose Strong Project Announcement
10 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Sally shares about a challenging project she has been quietly working toward and how YOU can join! +Intro to the Choose Strong Project...
#7 Deb Hamberlin's Race Recap of her Cocodona Experience
02 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I sit down with Deb Hamberlin, as she recaps her first try at the 200 mile distance. She finished 19th woman at COCODONA 250. I coache...
#6 Fear and Danger on the Run
27 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
You'll want to save and share this episode because it's FULL of real-life experiences Sally has had in her 20 years as an endurance runner. In this ep...
#5 Shalane Flanagan: “One Who Leads”
04 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When you know your purpose in life and you choose to give it your 100% best effort every day of your life; this is what it looks like! Meet the legend...
#4 Training your Body & Mind
16 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In the final episode of The Body Series, I address the questions YOU sent me- which are some of the most popular I receive on a weekly basis. We discu...
#3 The Body Part II
31 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is brought to you by the Sally McRae App: https://sallymcrae.app Finally an app that helps you understand how to incorporate strength t...
#2 The BODY
19 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this 3 part Body series, I answer questions from listeners about issues surrounding body image and address some of the common comments I have gotte...
#1 Welcome to the Choose Strong Podcast
23 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode: *Intro and Welcome to the first episode *The launch of CHOOSE STRONG and what to expect from future episodes *Call to action: Tell me...